Join us in the conversation with Jessica, Aiden, and Kenley, where we touch on many subjects such as the transition from their core years to Nursing, how their first Nursing semester went, and the importance of finding a group more and much more.

00:00 Intro Video

02:06 Introducing the panel

05:06 Transition from core years to Nursing

07:48 Comparing Core to Nursing

11:01 How did your group meet?

14:19 Why is Justin the glue?

15:36 Toughest period of ASN so far.

20:41 Surprise call with Mrs. Kelly

23:56 HIPAA laws and First day of clinical

29:41 Therapy clinical as someone who has been in an accident

34:16 Nurse's & Doctor's passions

39:26 Best to relate to patients

41:21 Awkwardness for nursing (giving baths ex.)

47:06 Never a dull moment

51:01 Nursing wise didn't meet your expectation

51:56 Incorporating AI in study sessions

54:51 Are nursing students in your class driven?

54:46 Quitting nursing school/ dropping out and class representatives in nursing

58:56 Taking accountability and tips

1:05:06 Document everything

1:10:31 Educate others through social media

1:14:06 The most fun thing in nursing so far

1:15:21 Freaking out

1:16:36 Wings Wednesday & Taco Tuesday

1:17:36 How your group can affect you

1:18:21 Groups in classes and Class/ Group Synergy

1:24:46 Understanding & educating different topics.

1:26:21 Group synergy continued

1:29:06 Podcast goals

1:30:01 Financial aspect of nursing

1:32:06 Camera Battery Dies

1:33:36 Podcast tradition and talks

1:41:56 TEAS scores and requirements

1:47:26 Final thoughts

In this episode, I sit down with Professor Kelly and fellow nursing student Hannah to talk all things nursing school—from clinicals and practicums to study struggles and finding your path. We share real stories, clear up confusing terms, and talk honestly about the ups and downs of the nursing journey. If you’re a nursing student (or thinking about becoming one), this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

03:40 Path to Masters

04:30 What is a clinical Instructor

09:10 Clinical Instructor procedure

09:50 Clinical Clarification from previous episodes

11:30 Clinical Vs. Practicum

12:40 Progression of Clinical and Practicum

14:00 Difference between ASN & BSN clinicals and practicum

15:50 Bridge program

19:00 Difference Paths/ Degrees

20:45 Information is key (Networking)

22:00 Core classes Vs. Nursing Classes

24:55 Nursing tests & Taxonomy explained.29:30 Failing tests in nursing

30:05 Adapting/ changing study style and time

33:00 Teaming up with high achievers (study groups)

36:15 Resources

37:50 NCLEX

42:30 The Nursing Faculty

45:30 Importance of Faculty

48:13 Applying theory in clinicals

49:30 My first experience regarding nursing

51:20 What should you NOT do in clinicals

1:00:25 Hospital Settings (Work vs. Hospital Visit)

1:01:30 Difference between Male and Female Nurses

1:03:15 Accountability

1:06:25 Stories

1:12:50 Nursing Endless Possibilities

1:13:30 Dealing with Death

1:18:00 Tradition

1:22:20 Mentorship

1:23:20 Impostor Syndrome/ Jester

1:23:45 Nursing Turnover Rate

1:25:55 Thoughts and last words

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I hope you enjoy listening to this episode as much as we did recording it.

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